Sell Estate Jewelry for the Most Cash
A great many homeowners would be surprised to find out the value of the jewelry that’s stashed away in the closet, left behind by parents or grandparents and just collecting dust. Or maybe you’ve actually purchased some estate jewelry yourself, which you’d like to turn over and realize a profit. So, come on in to Oro Express Chandler Pawn & Gold and sell estate jewelry for the most cash possible!
You might even have some old jewelry of your own that has gone out of style or was broken and forgotten long ago. In all of these cases, the best way to turn that unused and unwanted jewelry into cash that can do you and your family some real good is to come to Oro Express Chandler and get top dollar for your precious goods.
What Is Estate Jewelry?
“Estate jewelry” is basically just a polite way of saying used jewelry. Don’t confuse it with antique jewelry, which has to be 100 years old to be considered antique, or even vintage jewelry, which is
usually older but not as old as antique jewelry. Estate jewelry could even be just a few years old, but once it is used, it can’t be sold as new.
Estate jewelry implies that it has been inherited with an estate, but it doesn’t have to mean that. Jewelry that you’ve had in your possession for a while could also be considered estate jewelry if you decide to sell it. It’s just from your own estate.
Of course, estate jewelry can also be either antique or vintage, which is another reason why you should always do your research before you shop it around to Arizona pawn shops. Antique jewelry may be worth a lot more than just the value of its components, but you may need the expertise of a jeweler or an antique dealer to discover this.
How Do You Know if Your Estate Jewelry Is Real?
Before shopping around to sell estate jewelry, it’s important to have a good idea of what you have. “Real” jewelry is what will generate the best prices, but how do you know if yours is real?
There are several ways to tell if your jewelry is real gold, real silver, or real gemstones.
- Check the jewelry for markings. Typically precious metals will be stamped with the purity. Look for 14K, 18K, 24K, etc. on gold, and “sterling” or 925 on silver. Also look for any jeweler’s marks that identify the manufacturer, and perhaps indicate whether it is fine jewelry.
- Look for the original box and paperwork. If you have the original box, certificate of authenticity, an old appraisal, or any other paperwork that goes with the jewelry, it will help to establish what the jewelry is.
- Have a professional take a look. If you can’t find any clues or don’t trust your own judgment, it never hurts to ask a jeweler or jewelry appraiser to take a look. They can test the purity of the metal, inspect the gemstones to determine whether they are authentic, and even give you an estimate of the value.
How to Get the Most When You Sell Estate Jewelry
Just like anything else in life, you’ll get the most cash for selling estate jewelry when you do the following:
- Do your research! Dig up any paperwork you might have, authenticity certificates, or any receipts regarding this jewelry piece.
- Look for markings, try your best to estimate a value for the jewelry, and
- Make it look presentable before bringing it in. If you bring in dirty, unidentified jewelry, the pawn shop owner or dealer is going to assume you don’t know what you have. Therefore, might not make you the offer you were hoping for.
Cleaning the jewelry beforehand, identifying it to the dealer, and just generally sounding like you’ve done your research will ensure that you get a fair price for your jewelry.
Sell Estate Jewelry, Costume Jewelry & Watches!
We’re known throughout the East Valley as the #1 place to sell estate jewelry. So if you’re anywhere nearby, by all means, jump in the car and bring us your valuables for a fair and accurate evaluation. In addition to costume jewelry and estate jewelry, we are also a big luxury watch buyer in Chandler.
If you prefer, we can arrange a temporary loan that will get you the cash you need, and at the end of the repayment period, you would resume ownership of your jewelry or luxury watch. We make Breitling watch pawn loans in Chandler, as well as Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Seiko, Panerai, and others.
This is true for your diamond jewelry as well. We understand that even though you might need to generate cash quickly, you don’t want to permanently relinquish ownership of your valuable diamond jewelry. We give you the highest possible payout for diamond collateral loans in Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix, and all surrounding communities.
Other Ways to Cash-In on Your Jewelry in Chandler
Alongside your valuable jewelry in those old boxes, you might also have some gold pieces, silver pieces or even some platinum jewelry that you’d like to convert into cold, hard cash. Traditional lenders just can’t come through for you like we can, quickly and at the highest amount possible.
You always have the option to keep the cash without repayment or to redeem your valuables by making installment repayments that will eventually recover your jewelry. You won’t find an easier loan process anywhere in the state of Arizona, so if your need for cash is urgent, we can help you immediately.
Contact us for an estimate on your jewelry, but the most accurate estimate will always be an on-the-spot assessment. We’ll do this right in your presence, so you know it’s honest and accurate, when you sell estate jewelry to our store.
